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When Do We Say, “We Need to Change Who We Are”?

By Johanna January 21, 2021 question of the week No Comments

I’ve noticed this pattern in the news. A murder/fire/something bad happens in a normally quiet neighborhood. The news people interview the neighbors, and each one of them says, “This isn’t…

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Where Do You Want to Be Long-Term, Say in 50 Years?

By Johanna January 13, 2021 question of the week 2 Comments

Many of us make short-term decisions right now. Totally understandable given the chaos around us. However, we have a number of wicked problems.  When we only think for the short-term,…

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Where Will You Challenge Yourself?

By Johanna December 30, 2020 question of the week No Comments

2020 has challenged all of us. We’ve learned to work at home and live where we work. Some of us have learned to teach and parent and work. All of…

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When Can You See You Have an Unsustainable Pace?

By Johanna December 24, 2020 question of the week No Comments

I have not created or maintained a sustainable pace this week. I’m finishing books. I discovered my checklists now miss some steps. I’ve been working too early and too late. Sustainable…

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How Much Stoicism Makes Sense for You?

By Johanna December 17, 2020 question of the week No Comments

Over the years, I’ve been reading about stoicism in small doses. (I can’t stand some of the acceptance nonsense.) I suspect I’m not a very good stoic. I’m too loud…

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What Do You Tend to Value: Same or Change?

By Johanna December 11, 2020 question of the week 3 Comments

For years, I’ve used the word “guys” as a generic term when I talk about people on teams. One of my reviewers for the Modern Management books offered me this…

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When Do We Consider People Beyond Redemption?

By Johanna December 2, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

You’ve seen leaders contribute as professionals. They excel and create a cohort that grows beyond anyone’s expectations. They become famous. Then, you notice personal behavior that makes you nervous. They…

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Who Are Your Unsung Heroes?

By Johanna November 25, 2020 question of the week 1 Comment

The US Thanksgiving holiday is tomorrow. Many people will offer thanks for their families, their lives, their work. I’ll do that. And, I won’t stop with my immediate family. I’ll…

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How Do You Balance the Short Term and the Long Term?

By Johanna November 18, 2020 question of the week No Comments

Many of my colleagues and clients continue to focus on the short-term right now. They need to make money to keep their businesses afloat. I understand and empathize. And, they…

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Who Decides on the Value of My Life?

By Johanna November 11, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

You might have seen the infamous article about ‘Why I hope to die at 75,‘ revisited. If not, I suggest you read it. Emmanuel’s proposition is that Americans live “too…

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When Do We Say, “We Need to Change Who We Are” http://ow.ly/PqYh50DeFrD #questionoftheweek #difficultconversation #change

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More Fun on the Troubleshooting Agile Podcast, Part 2 http://ow.ly/bNw350DdTQw @Jtf @douglassquirrel

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"I LOVED your last podcast with @johannarothman !" said a listener - and we're back with part II today on modern management and how empathy can help your agile team. Today on Troubleshooting Agile with me and @Jtf : https://soundcloud.com/troubleshootingagile/johanna-rothman-on-modern-management-part-ii

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